The Coma: Cutting Class

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The Coma: Cutting Class is a single player survival survival game with a horror theme. It was developed by Devespresso Games and was released on October 19, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

"The Coma: Cutting Class" is a survival horror game set in a darkened, deserted high school. As student Youngho, players must navigate the nightmarish hallways, evading menacing monsters and uncovering the school's terrifying secrets. With a striking art style and focus on stealth-based gameplay, this game delivers a suspenseful and immersive experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

story18 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The game features great audio, visuals, and an interesting story that keeps players engaged.
The art style is beautiful and adds to the immersive atmosphere of the game.
The game successfully creates a tense and creepy environment, making it enjoyable for fans of horror games.

The keyboard mapping is poor, and there is no controller support, making gameplay frustrating.
The school layout can be confusing and hard to navigate, with similar-looking classrooms leading to disorientation.
The chase mechanics become tedious over time, as players often find themselves hiding for extended periods without engaging gameplay.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
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The game's story is generally praised for its intriguing and fresh narrative, with many players appreciating the compelling lore and character development. However, some reviews note that the story can be confusing, basic, or feel padded due to repetitive gameplay mechanics, and while it offers multiple endings, the overall plot may not be as engaging for everyone. Despite these criticisms, the atmosphere and audio contribute positively to the storytelling experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the horror genre.
- “The story and lore is very interesting and fresh.”
- “It's a fun game with an interesting story and a very nice atmosphere, though the story can get a bit confusing if you miss things around the school and can actually alter the overall ending (slightly).”
- “The story was well-written, the artworks were nice and perfect; the horror was unforgettable.”
- “The plot felt really basic; it didn’t go anywhere compelling past 'trying to escape this nightmare'.”
- “I think I could’ve looked past the mechanical shortcomings, but the story just wasn’t there.”
- “It just feels like the story is a straight shoot to the end and, most of the time, doesn’t diverge in any meaningful way.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
71%
11%
The gameplay of "The Coma" is characterized by its simple mechanics and engaging atmosphere, effectively blending horror elements with a compelling narrative. While the run-and-hide mechanics draw comparisons to other horror titles and create tension, some players found them frustrating, particularly due to occasional bugs and the challenge of determining when they were being chased. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing experience with smooth controls, though it may feel tedious for those less inclined towards horror games.
- “The mechanics themselves, while fairly standard, work very well with the story presented, and the objectives given to the player are never tedious thanks to how frequently the tone can change from creeping around scared to sprinting and screaming your head off.”
- “The gameplay while simple does a very good job of not containing fluff.”
- “To sum, mechanically the game is very simple, but it makes up for this with atmosphere and drawing you into the universe.”
- “The only thing that I didn't like is the run & hide mechanic.”
- “The gameplay can be boring for gamers who are easily desensitized; the coma is a quality debut of a game.”
- “I need to play it more, but there are a few gameplay bugs that break the game for me currently.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style, unique anime-inspired visuals, and attention to detail, contributing to an engaging horror atmosphere. While some players noted limitations in graphic options and technical performance, the overall aesthetic and design elements are considered a strong point, enhancing the storytelling and gameplay experience.
- “The coma is a 2D horror genre with beautiful artwork, great sound, pretty fun gameplay, and amazing scenes of spooks.”
- “The art style is unique and something I haven't seen much.”
- “Amazing graphics!”
- “There isn’t much in terms of graphic options (it’s on the Unity engine, by the way) and the game seems to be locked at 50 fps.”
- “Loads of text descriptions and interactions make up for the limitations of the graphics, and the more horrific elements are just detailed enough to have an impact.”
- “But on the whole, this still emerges as one of the more solid horror titles of recent years, and while that's not necessarily saying that much - it's been a quagmire of issues of late, let's face it - it'll still stand up pretty well in years to come, methinks, not least of all due to the frankly 'ageless' art style it's chosen.”
atmosphere
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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53%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its ability to immerse players in a creepy, engaging world, enhanced by well-crafted art and sound design. Many reviewers note that the combination of horror elements and a unique setting keeps players focused and invested, despite some gameplay mechanics feeling repetitive. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, effectively drawing players into its psychological horror experience.
- “Didn't think the game would be all that scary, but it actually has a very nice atmosphere that keeps you focused and wanting to keep on playing.”
- “The game’s art, sound, and overall atmosphere are well-crafted and make it easy to get sucked into the world you’re in.”
- “The atmosphere and the killer are both horrifying together, don't get me wrong.”
- “It never failed to deliver the atmosphere; you would feel the creepy areas.”
- “The atmosphere is almost carbon copied, and I don’t really mean that as an insult to the developers of The Coma, because Corpse Party is a great game.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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53%
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The music in the game effectively enhances the atmosphere, with ambient sounds and a gloomy soundtrack that contribute to the overall tension and horror experience. While the chase music can become hectic and occasionally confusing, it successfully builds suspense during encounters with enemies. Overall, players appreciate the sound design for its role in creating a thrilling and immersive environment, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics related to hiding and evasion.
- “Music and sound effects also helped build the atmosphere.”
- “Graphic style is simple, but very nice, and the soundtrack is very gloomy!”
- “The music in this game is thrilling.”
- “The soundtrack is very dark!”
- “It's a shame that running away and hiding from Song got tedious in the long run.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant drawback, describing the gameplay as tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the need to constantly run and interact with the environment. While the mechanics and visuals are appreciated, the lack of engaging content and the overwhelming complexity of larger environments contribute to a decline in enjoyment, making the experience feel more laborious than thrilling. Overall, the game's horror elements diminish over time, leading to a sense of monotony.
- “It becomes incredibly tedious.”
- “It wasn't even scary anymore, just tedious.”
- “It becomes tedious and this is my main gripe about the game.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a blend of dark and situational comedy, reminiscent of a 2D version of Silent Hill, with amusing moments such as a character's exaggerated worries and playful chase mechanics. While some players found the humor hit-or-miss, there are notable funny references in the writing that add to the overall experience.
- “A little like a 2D version of Silent Hill but with more humor.”
- “Almost looked like constipation was his biggest worry (which is funny because I spent so much time in the bathrooms in the game).”
- “Otherwise, there are some pretty funny little references in the writing, even if a lot of the jokes fell flat for me.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While some users report a stable experience with no bugs or glitches, others have encountered significant issues, including frequent crashes and a general perception of the game being buggy. This divide suggests that stability may vary widely among players.
- “During my stream, people bombarded me with comments like 'this game is so buggy' and 'this game crashes'.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have praised the game's optimization, highlighting its flawless performance and smooth gameplay as standout features that enhance the overall experience.
- “The performance was perfect, which was really the icing on the cake; I always love it when a game runs buttery smooth.”
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game runs; the developers clearly put a lot of effort into optimizing the experience.”